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Mafia II (Classic)

2011

Should you play it?

Vito Scaletta has started to make a name for himself on the streets of Empire Bay as someone who can be trusted to get a job done. Together with his buddy Joe, he is working to prove himself to the Mafia, quickly escalating up the family ladder with crimes of larger reward, status and consequence… the life as a wise guy isn’t quite as...

What works

  • Strong narrative and character development
  • Authentic 1940s-50s atmosphere and music
  • Detailed and immersive game world
  • Varied gameplay including driving, shooting, and melee
  • Customization of vehicles and outfits

Things to keep in mind

  • Linear gameplay with limited freedom
  • Short main story with little replayability
  • Lack of side missions and open world activities
  • Some technical issues and bugs reported
  • Dlc content considered weak or repetitive

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Mafia

  • Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition

  • Driver® Parallel Lines

  • Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition

  • Used Cars Simulator

  • Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts

More fantastical

Games that feels like Mafia II (Classic) but with more imaginative fiction

  • Cyberpunk 2077

  • Crysis 2 Remastered

  • SILENT HILL 2

  • Half-Life 2: Episode Two

  • Crysis 3 Remastered

  • Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines

More social

Games that feels like Mafia II (Classic) but with more teamwork and cooperation

  • Saints Row®: The Third™ Remastered

  • Far Cry® 5

  • Saints Row: The Third

  • Crash Time 3

  • Assassin's Creed® Syndicate

  • MadOut2 BigCityOnline [CLOSED]

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Mafia II (Classic): Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Expression. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy, Experimenting.

Last update: 03/08/2026